We All Lie My Darling

This is a super well put together film. I didn't know what to expect going in but I was presently surprised with just how polished it was. A very intimate look at friendship and the complex relationships people have. Totally worth checking out.

A drama that looks at the difficulties of being young and gay, and trying to figure out your place in the world. Good performances and direction, and a story that takes an honest look at romance, love, and loss, which is a universal experience regardless of orientation.

This movie has lots of really cute moments of LGBT relationships and friendships throughout and that's the strongest element of the story. Lots of men kissing each other and women kissing each other. Love to see it! The music is really good, both the score and the needle drops. Really appreciated how appropriate it was in every scene. I love how the city of Sydney plays a role here. The locations and establishing shots did a lot for the visual aesthetic of the movie. I wish the script was stronger and the story had more development, since some of the characters and storylines needed more resolution, but overall it's a sweet film.

The final scene, three housemates standing on the road, I'd say some of the worst acting I've seen, it was hard to watch. I stuck through the film because I got what it was trying to portray, young folk trying to find where they fit in and what life means for them. Good on them for getting their work on Amazon Prime (in Australia).

This is a heartfelt portrayal of young persons learning to find their voice, establish family, and learn to deal with their identities and relationships. With LGBTQ persons, there is often a need to find your own family and support networks and this film shows several characters learning to work through their relationships to find their new family. The cast is solid although I wish we spent more time exploring the character of Nick as he's the newbie. Exploring his life could also introduce the audience into this new world of relationships he's entering. The female cast is particularly strong in portraying their relationships. I enjoyed this slice of life of Sydneysiders and found their forays into adulthood quite relatable.